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6 November, 23:01

What is the value of x in the equation 3x-16-5x=40?

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  1. 6 November, 23:27
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    3x-16-5x=40

    combine like terms

    3x - 5x - 16 = 40

    -2x - 16 = 40

    add 16 to each side

    -2x - 16+16 = 40+16

    -2x = 56

    divide by - 2 on each side

    -2x/-2 = 56/-2

    x = - 28
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